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___ AlbaniaA virtual guide to Albania. Get an overview of Albania's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Southwestern European nation, e.g.: official web sites of Albania, addresses of Albania`s and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Republic of Albania | Shqipëria |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Albania Background: In 1990 Albania ended 44 years of xenophobic communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents. International observers judged local elections in 2000 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but serious deficiencies remain to be corrected before the the 2001 parliamentary elections. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Greece, Macedonia, Rep. of, Montenegro, Serbia |
 Official Name: Republika e Shqiperise short form: Shqiperia int'l long form: Republic of Albania int'l short form: Albania ISO Country Code: al Time: Local Time = UTC +1h (in Summer UTC +2) Actual Time: Wed-Sept-16 06:06 Capital City: Tirana (pop. 600 000) Other Cities: Durres (200 000), Shkoder (81 000), Vlore (72 000, 2005 est.) Government: Type: Parliamentary republic. Constitution: Adopted by popular referendum 28 November 1998. Independence:28 November 1912 (from the Ottoman Empire). Geography: Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea. Area: 28 748 sq. km. Terrain: Situated in the southwestern region of the Balkan Peninsula, Albania is predominantly mountainous but flat along its Adriatic Sea coastline. Highest peak: Maja e Korabit (Golem Korab) 2764 m. Climate: Mediterranean, Mild temperate--short, soft, wet winters; hot and dry summers. People: Nationality: Albanian(s) Population: 3.5 million. Ethnic groups: Albanian 98.6%, Greeks 1.17%, others 0.23% (Vlachs, Roma, Serbs, Montenegrins, Macedonians, Egyptians, and Bulgarians). Religions: Muslim (Sunni and Bektashi) 70%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, and Roman Catholic 10%. Official Language: Albanian. Literacy: 86.5%; male: 93.3%, female: 79.5% Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, coal, bauxite, chromite, copper, iron ore, nickel, salt, timber, hydropower. Agriculture products: Wheat, corn, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, sugar beets, grapes; meat, dairy products. Industries: Food processing, textiles and clothing; lumber, oil, cement, chemicals, mining, basic metals, hydropower. Exports partners: Italy 72.4%, Greece 10.5%, Serbia and Montenegro 5% (2005) Imports partners: Italy 29.3%, Greece 16.4%, Turkey 7.5%, China 6.6%, Germany 5.4%, Russia 4% (2005) Currency: Lek (ALL) Source: Foreign Ministry and Institute of Statistics Albania and others. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of AlbaniaThe President of AlbaniaAlfred Moisiu's Office. Albania Government Official website of Republic of Albania, Council of Ministers. Kuvendi The Albanian Parliament. Ministry of Foreign Affairs General information about Albania. Diplomatic Missions Diplomatic Representatives of Albania Address list of Albania Diplomatic Missions abroad. Foreign Missions in Albania Address list of Foreign Missions in Albania. Maps Political Map
of AlbaniaMap showing Albania and the surrounding countries. Administrative Map
of AlbaniaMap showing the administrative divisions Albania's.  Google
Earth AlbaniaZoomable satellite view of Tirana. Google
Earth TiranaZoomable satellite view of Albania. Map
of EuropePolitical Map of Europe. Statistics Instituti Shqiptar i Statistikes Albanian Institute for Statistics. |
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NewsNews AgenciesAlbanian Telegraphic Agency National and international news (news for registered users). TIR-FAX Albanian Independent News Agency Newspapers in Albanian Koha Ditore Koha Ditore online. Korrieri Albanian daily. Rilindja Demokratike Online news. Shekulli Albanian daily. Klan Weekly news magazine online. Albanian Daily News English news (just for subscribers) Kosovo KosovNews Latest News From Kosova/Kosovo. Kosovapress More Kosova related News and Information. Radio/TV RTSH The national broadcasting company. Top Albania Radio Private radio station (in Albanian). |
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Arts & CultureFilmTirana International Film Festival Official website of the Albanian Film Festival. Music albanianmusic.com Portal site for contemporary Albanian music. National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances (NEFSD) Site about the Albanian folk ensemble. |
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Business & EconomyBanka e ShqiperiseThe Central Bank of the Republic of Albania. Trade Albanian Center for International Trade - ACIT Established by the Institute for Contemporary Studies (ISB) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Transportation Albanian Airlines National Airline of Albania provides connections to Rome, Milan, Bologna, Istambul, Frankfurt, Pristina, and Athens. Ada Air A french-albanian private Airline, provides connections to Bari, Athens and Thessaloniki. |
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Destination Albania - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Albania, a land of great natural beauty and romantic remoteness.Places of interest: Korça, Pogradeci, Berat, Durres, Kruja, Gjirokastra, Saranda, Shkodra, Tirana, and Vlora. More information on accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more you will find in the bookmarks below. National Tourism Organization Albania Official website of the organization with comprehensive information about Albania. Albanian Home Page Comprehensive Information about Albania and the Albanians. Hotels NEW Hotels in Albania Find a Hotel in Albania. |
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EducationUniversity of TiranaState University of Tirana, founded 1957. |
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Environment & NatureMinistria e MjedisitThe Albanian Ministry of the Environment (in Albanian) |
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HistoryAlbanian HistoryAlbania's History from Origins until the Collapse of Communism, with a history time line. Albania's History Albania's History from Prehistory to nowadays. |
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SearchAlbaFindAlbanian search engine Albania Info Albanian resources Mario's Cyberspace Station: Albania and Kosova Additional Information about AlbaniaBBC News Country Profile: AlbaniaBackground Notes: Albania Governments on the WWW: Albania Open Directory Project: Albania REENIC: Albania Russian and East European Network Information Center on Albania Wikipedia: Albania The World Factbook -- Albania |
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